A survey based study was carried out to ascertain the role and participation of rural women in dairy farming, using a pretested interview schedule by personal interview for sample size of. The tehsils were selected on the basis of maximum milk. This article explores the transformative impact of women's empowerment in the dairy sector, highlighting governance, economic contributions, and supportive initiatives.
Women play significant and crucial role in agricultural development and allied fields like dairy farming, vermi compost production, etc. To strengthen the participation of rural women in dairy development activities, 26 women members from 11 dairy cooperative societies were sent to anand agricultural university,. 89.16 per cent women cared for newborn or young animals.
It is seen from the findings that although women had high participation in dairy farming activities whereas men had medium participation in dairy farming activities but women. Dairy farming is major occupation of rural. Abstract the study was conducted in three tehsils (padadhari, rajkot and wankaner) of rajkot district of the gujarat state. Increasing women dairy cooperatives while recognising the potential of this segment as decision makers having practical knowledge about animal husbandry practices
The farmwomen actively involved in cleaning of animal sheds (89.16 %), feeding the animals (87%) and disposal of cow dung. Women of younger age had significant role in decision making regarding animal care and management related activities but their participation and domination was also less in activities.